Episodes
The Boar Hunt, Part 1
June 11, 2014
You've seen the horror stories about the treatment of pigs at large pork producers. But small heritage farms offer big waitlists and bigger prices. The solution? Hunt for one of the millions of wild boars digging up our backyards. Join Kelly on a quest for her own pig.
The Boar Hunt, Part 2
June 18, 2014
Armed with her freshly-caught boar, Kelly visits Chef Amar for a class in Butchery 101. Plus, you'll see how to make a mouthwatering prune-stuffed pork loin with a white bean puree and caramelized green onions in a red wine jus.
The Beginner's Guide to Foraging
June 25, 2014
Are you brave enough to forage your dinner? Kelly scours the Oregon coast for mussels, greens and edible flowers with James Beard Award semifinalist chef Justin Wills.
Salt of the Earth
July 9, 2014
Salt is one of man's oldest, most-used and most important ingredients. But do you have any idea where your salt comes from? See how Jacobsen Salt is producing American's finest finishing salts along the seashores of Oregon. How important is it for you to cook with good salt? And does it matter if it is Made in the USA?
Homemade Rhubarb Hard Candy
July 16, 2014
Discover how to turn your favorite farmers market finds into a sweet treat. Kelly visits Quin Candy in Portland for a lesson in homemade hard candy. These rhubarb lollipops are simple, elegant and made entirely with ingredients you can pronounce!
Chevre (Goat Cheese)
July 30, 2014
Chevre, or goat cheese, is one of the cherished food traditions of France. Kelly learns about the generations of artisan cheesemakers who have perfected the art of making goat cheese, and who now work hard to protect the authentic process and quality of the cheese.
Crottin de Chavignol
August 6, 2014
Meet a real French affineur to see why they might have the coolest job of all -- cheese expert. Then, see how the famous Crottin de Chavignol tart is made.
Raw Milk vs. Pasteurized
August 13, 2014
The debate over raw milk in America is impacting the production of chevre in France. See how pasteurizing affects goat cheese and e explore the tough decision facing French cheesemakers about whether to pasteurize so they can export to America.
Salmon Fishing on Kodiak Island
August 27, 2014
Nothing is more integral to Alaskan culture than salmon. Kelly heads to Port Lions on Kodiak Island to learn why the fish is so important. After a learning the secrets behind a Sriracha-infused hot smoked salmon, she adventures out to catch her own salmon.
Kodiak Island Food Traditions
September 3, 2014
Salmon is the lifeblood of food in Alaska. Kelly catches her own salmon dinner and then helps prepare a traditional salmon perok, a fish pie. Plus, she a look at some of uniquely Alaskan local wines.
How to Cook Alaska Style
September 10, 2014
Visit an Alaskan cooking school with Kelly to see how salmon can be incorporated into anything -- even a ramen noodle soup.
The Secret Behind Wisconsin Cheese
October 2, 2014
Kelly ventures north to the land of Cheeseheads to discover exactly what is so special about Wisconsin cheese. What she finds is a fascinating mix of strategic farming, homogenized cultures and immigration politics.
How to Make the World's Best Chocolate
November 18, 2014
Did you know chocolate originated in Costa Rica? Today, the country is primarily associated with great coffee, bananas, and rainforests. Kelly travels to the country to meet one team seeking to renew the chocolate culture of Costa Rica using native methods and flavors. Then visit Piedmont, Italy to get a demonstration on how to make Nutella at home.
Original Fare Holiday Special
December 11, 2014
Kelly visits the Piedmont region of Italy for a holiday meal. Chef Frédéric Zahm of Louche Restaurant in Turin, Italy demonstrates how to make Brasatio, a classic Italian of beef braised in red wine. Don't forget a cheese plate for dessert!
The Truffle Hunt
February 5, 2015
Truffles are one of the world's most delicate and expensive luxuries. But where do they come from? Kelly kicks off her adventure with a trip across the ocean to the annual truffle festival in Alba, Italy, where she gets a lesson in the traditional truffle hunt. Then, its back to America to see witness first-hand the burgeoning truffle industry in Oregon.
Dirty Birds: A Story of Chickens in America
March 5, 2015
In many parts of the world, chicken is a delicacy. In America, it is easy and accessible. But at what cost? Get a rare glimpse inside the commercial chicken industry with farmer Craig Watts. Then visit a far different chicken farm in the poultry capitol of the world: Georgia.
Why You Should Learn to Confit (With Olympia Provisions)
April 6, 2015
What makes confit one of the world's oldest and best forms of preservation? Its simplicity. Kelly visits Olympia Provisions in Portland to get lessons in both pheasant hunting and cured meats.
